A Gentle Art that Thrives on Manipulation through Minimum Effort using Locks, Strikes and Throws
Ju-jitsu translates as a gentle art. Although the techniques are designed to cause pain and can look scary to some, Ju-jitsu is actually about controlling the opponent with minimum effort. Locks, strikes and throws are just some of the skills of Ju-jitsu.
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About Ju-Jitsu
The written history of Ju-jutsu dates to 710 – 794. The Samurai used Japanese old-style Ju-jitsu in battle as it was the most effective way of an unarmed or lightly armoured warrior to fight an opponent by attacking joints using the weak points of their armour. Ju-jitsu is known as the mother art and judo, aikido and karate are born from it.
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With classes for children and adults, we welcome students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Come and take a look! To find out when and where we train visit the classes section of our site.
What’s Bushido Ju-Jitsu about?
About Bushido Ju-Jitsu
We practice a modern style of Ju-jitsu which has been designed to be a complete and effective self- defence system. The style of Bushido Ju-jitsu is not about learning to be be the ultimate fighter. The object is to train the student to competently deal with almost any attack, including attacks by more than one assailant, defences against knife attacks, and defences against a stick or club.
Methods of combat
These include locks, strikes (kicks and punches), various takedowns, trips, throws (body throws, shoulder and hip throws, unbalance and leg-sweeping throws), restraining (pinning, grappling and wrestling) and weaponry. Defensive tactics include blocking, evading, off-balancing and escaping (to name just a few!).
Progressive Steps
Initially, we use little movement to teach the body and brain to relax and move in a way that will prevent injury. The novice will learn stance and self-assurance, to be relaxed yet alert in the face of danger. Next, we learn to react to an attacker and defend ourselves from different kinds of attack. As the range of movement increases and we improve our techniques, we learn to move our body to throw our attacker off balance. After about a year of training you will be able to see a technique, break it down into its component parts, and put your own mark upon it. At this stage you will begin to develop your own style. An experienced student of Ju-jitsu will be ready to respond in any situation, regardless of the attack type.
Bushido Ju-Jitsu
Founded by Sensei Kyle Burks in 2004.
We welcome all!
Classes for children and adults
We welcome everyone, no matter their previous experience. As instructors we always remember that everyone begins as a novice at some point in their lives. Every Black Belt you will meet once started as a White Belt! This is a path all students follow and every student will receive the training and guidance to learn the skills they need. There are a huge number of benefits of Ju-jitsu!
